Scorpion Tail - One Pattern to Wrap EVERY STONE, Even Undrilled! Eps 285

12 gauge aluminum is bent into a pattern, hammered and then wrapped around semiprecious stones to make unusual pendants.
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[@soccerslider102]

The little tips and tricks you talk about throughout the video gives such a wide range of perspectives. Great! Don’t ever stop being “over the top” it is truly wonderful

[@MattsCrazyArt]

Thanks!

[@dadams9158]

Ditto

[@ladyjsunshine6325]

Oh please never change ! ♥ A village of little people who throw away their tools...oh thank you. ♥ The commentary is as wonderful as the jewellery

[@deirdredean8323]

😊😊😊

[@diane6920]

Ever wonder Matt is doing now..join him and Christina for live auctions featuring color coordinated jewelry components up for bid on WED FRI SUN AT 7pm EST

[@mariaalma8419]

Love your teaching style☺️

[@cindyzelmer9228]

I think you covered up too much of the stones

[@valerieharper-qj3jr]

Lobster tail

[@sherylmcneill7811]

I'm very new to making jewelry and I find you so inspirational, personally and professionally. You're so upbeat, positive and supportive and always willing to share your knowledge of work and life. Have a wonderful day! ❤

[@reneicejohnson3058]

Call it Romancing The Stone !!!!!. That's very creative too, love love loving it.

[@bextermonkey246]

If I may suggest a tip I got from another Site, Use a bit of string to use to measure the dimensions, then use the string to gauge the length of wire to prepare.

[@MattsCrazyArt]

Good idea!

[@kerryd25]

"Finger Gym" Matt, you crack me up!! Love the stones and wrap! : )

[@Kadenssugamomma1230]

Kerry Delaney yes that was funny 😁

[@hollylowery26]

Just a few ideas for you. 1. I think you needed longer ribs on the first two stones. 2. I you could use your mini anvil to help you push your ribs into place. 3. I would use a 14 or 16 gauge wire because the 12 really hides to much of the stone. I love your ideas and to watch you create. Keep up the great work!!

[@kathleenralston2192]

I can never predict what I am going to end up with either. Jewelry makes the decision of what it will be. We just channel the spirits and do all the work, LOL.

[@Moonlightraveler777]

Its the finger workout for me! The pushups squats etc.. 😂😂😂😂 your great!! Love this design!!

[@giovannacasadio9600]

I think that if you use a thinner wire you could see the stone better as the hammering makes the wire fatter. All the same they are COOL.

[@broham1014]

White rose?

[@autumn_r_t]

This reminds me of the crazy metal sculpture in Betelgeuse that came to life and wrapped around someone. I love it

[@sabrinaproctor3981]

One pattern to wrap them all, one pattern to find them. One pattern to bring them all and in the wire bind them.

[@robintoepfer6627]

I love you, you are so lord of the ring ish..lmao

[@sabrinaproctor3981]

@@robintoepfer6627 😂

[@sabrinaproctor3981]

@Gypsy Mandola YES!

[@barbarawager1596]

Love this idea 😍

[@charlescupp6735]

@@robintoepfer6627 Aaa!

[@ItsJustJessOkay]

''Incorporate the fatness'' is how I choose my attire each day. ❤

[@MattsCrazyArt]

😅

[@dadams9158]

I totally get that!

[@CynthiaRothschild]

DEAREST MATT'S CRAZY ART , CALL THE FIRST STONE AS , " BEAVER CLEAVER , " THE SECOND AS , " NINJA TURTLE , " THE THIRD AS , " THE HOSTAGE LADYBUG , " THE FOURTH AS , THE SILVER EYED MONSTER , " THE FIFTH AS , " THE GREEN PYRAMID MYSTERY . "

[@pjcranberry4912]

You are a true artist, you follow your heart. Your work is joy to you that is what brings out the laughter. Keep up your great work. Thank you for sharing.

[@kathylaney4881]

I feel ya lol

[@joyfonvielle4227]

If you use a chasing hammer you will not have marks on your wire. You can also use a tumbler with water, shot, a little dish soap and it will polish your wire. I took all of Connie Fox’s classes when I was CA. She used to write for Lapidary Journal which turned into Art Jewelry Magazine. I don’t know if the magazine is still being published because a lot of magazines are suffering. I started wire wrapping in the early 2,000’s. I had two of my works in the magazine. Good luck!

[@kellycurtis4483]

Thank you! Perfect to keep my mind of stuff! Dealing with my dad passing, last night. But I am ok! Thank you! Enjoying being with family.

[@jameshurley224]

My heart goes out to you.

[@MattsCrazyArt]

😥😥😥😥😥

[@marybethfields1166]

So sorry about your dad I send you prayers and big huggles.

[@missnancylee6981]

😔I am sad with you Kelly. I send thoughts and prayers for you and your family. 🕊️

[@treesapgrl]

Oh Kelly... my deepest condolences to you and your family. IDK if I should tell you this, but I just feel a connection with you... my own father's name is Curtis.

[@Lindasinish]

The intensity! The drama! The anticipation! I LOVE the possibilities! You go, Dude!

[@CoyoteWildFlower]

Those turned out great! I really like the squiggle wire. Here's a tip for those of us who don't have finger gyms nearby, once wire is on a stone you can tap it with a rubber mallet to tighten it to the stone. I get my mallets at the Dollar Tree. I bet they would work amazing with a vise. And thank you for adding "incorporating fatness" into my vocabulary.

[@Judithptak]

Using the hammer for bending.....brilliant!...i love it...like a Macgyver move...using what you have around....my desk is so covered with pliers and mandrels and steel blocks...different hammers it's ridiculous really...no room to work. Love the wraps too!

[@terribishop5313]

I have a feeling you can make absolutely anything a fun time. I so enjoy watching and listening to you. Your humor is child like and delightful. Going to show your videos to my grand daughters for inspiration.

[@diane6920]

Matt...where are you now? Conducting live auctions on KZbin featuring stones and beads. BID. Chat. Ask questions. WED FRI SUN AT 7pm EST

[@JoysEternal]

Thank you! I’m so happy that you taught us this. Now I can make jewelry from my stones. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌹🌹🌹

[@crystalheart9]

Very cool wrap design. Thank you for showing it.🦂Scorpion Tail

[@michelletanner948]

Your pieces are so beautiful and not a lot of fuss. I can understand your directions and so easy to follow other artists that work with wire some may weave others wrap lose my interest cause to hard and to many things to follow bless their hearts. Thanks for simplicity Matt

[@StephanieRenaeReptiles]

i think over the top is a compliment for your case. this channel is amazing

[@lrajic8281]

That is the main reason I learned bead weaving. First you get the Fireline fishing thread, because it’s woven and strong, as if hardly stretches. You get small beads, and beading needle. Make a flower, simple. Then make a net and hold the to rock (gem or whatever) and continue. Oh it’s delightful!

[@scrimshawrose3236]

it's a wrap! another name..."The Mummy Wrap" …

[@treesapgrl]

Yes! I just said the same thing, then I scrolled the comments to see if I had a twin. 🤣

[@johnpont1831]

@@treesapgrl What I was thinking too

[@joannelewis4024]

@@johnpont1831 U just commented the same thing, lol

[@maathathor4003]

Omg. I wrote the same name before i saw yours. Great minds think alike.

[@anitamartin2803]

I love the way you work. And as a beginner it make me feel a lot more comfortable trying different things. And not get frustrated 😉 Sending lots of love your way💕

[@diane6920]

Wonder what Matt is doing now...join him and Christina for live auctions on KZbin. BID on stone and bead sets for jewelry making. Live on WED FRI SUN AT 7pm EST

[@furfrugurl5215]

How is no one talking about the finger gym 😂😂😂 he took us through his whole routine

[@dianerowden1788]

Get a mallet (they have them for making jewelry) to hammer the wire, no more hammer marks

[@katieserra6492]

Just found this channel. Funny. Clever. Simple technique with out too many specialized tools.

[@diane6920]

Join Matt for live auctions featuring color coordinated jewelry components up for bid. KZbin on WED FRI SUN AT 7pm EST

[@marlenehager8237]

I just found your channel today and I'm loving it. I've been watching one video after another. So cool!!! I call it free flow...It seems less formal then the other videos I've seen. This suits me better then the formal ones because there's some wiggle room. Like Bob Ross used to say "There are no mistakes only happy little accidents." I have bags of these stones and wire too. Thank's for teaching with humor...

[@MattsCrazyArt]

There are often happy little accidents when the bathroom is too far away

[@amiestaley]

Matt...Lmao...was that a "Bob Ross of Incontinence" joke?! 8..'D lol....but srsly...I don't see a ring on that finger...(wondering if you just maybe took it off and lost it at the finger gym though...lol) I'm not good at flirting...obviously...

[@diane6920]

Find out what Matt is up to...join him and Christina on KZbin for live auctions. BID on crystals, stones, beads for jewelry making. WED FRI SUN AT 7pm EST

[@jerrieanderson2245]

I love hammering aluminum wire, it gets beautiful patterns and it’s fun! Looking forward to trying this. I’ve used smaller gage to wire wrap before.

[@diane6920]

Where is Matt now? LIVE auctions on KZbin featuring stones and beads for sale to highest bidder. On WED FRI SUN AT 7pm EST

[@stephanielaflash9567]

The first one looks like a mummy! Very cool!

[@virginiaconstantino3247]

You are so innovative - you never seem to run out of ideas, or energy! I like this more for light stones without a lot of pattern on the stone itself. Also especially good for masculine or “edgy” styles. I can really see a big red jasper! Keep up the good work, my friend.

[@diane6920]

Where is Matt? Knee deep in stones and beads. BID ON carefully chosen sets. On KZbin. WED Fri Sun at 7pm EST

[@reneejoy8004]

I vote for Mummy Wrap too for the style name. :) It has a great handmade, earthy organic look to it! It was also fun to get to watch YOU do it for the first time and work the kinks out along the way (literally lol)...such is the creative learning curve process!

[@cotihulbert621]

I said that too! Then I saw your post🤣

[@barbdavis63]

Love the wrap you came up with. It looks cool and it looks fun. Can't wait to give it a go !! Thanks !

[@diane6920]

Where is Matt? Conducting live auctions on KZbin featuring stone, beads and techniques. WED Fri Sun at 7pm EST Bid. Friendly live chat.

[@jackiemeade6599]

Dude I LOVE your stuff! Thx for showing hammering wire and wrapping stones!

[@diane6920]

Where is Matt now? Join him for live auctions featuring stones and beads up for bid. On KZbin on WED FRI SUN AT 7pm EST

[@gottalovemusicnow]

I really like this pattern to wrap unusual shaped to regular stones. Great idea thank you!!

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

I think having a piece that is reversable, would be fun

[@beverlythirtyacre3265]

Matt I really enjoyed watching you work on this project. You made it your own and what a great job you did. Each stone and wrap was unique. Thank you for sharing.

[@glendathompson19]

Thank you so much for your time and craft! I've got a few stones that special ones have given me over the years..now I'm going to include them into something else that I love..jewelry 🥰💯👍

[@MJkatzTheWriter]

The 12 gauge Aluminum wire...hammered or even not hammered...looks great with this design. But IMHO, I definitely don't like the addition of thinner copper wire to create more strength. It just doesn't look right...kind of amateurish. How about simply making the aluminum 'arms' longer so they'll reach more of the stone's back, helping to create more security. Then run that long wire tail up to the top...'scarf' it...and, voila, no mismatched copper wire needed. Lol...shouldn't have made a comment until I got to the end of this video! Lol. LOVE the brown stone's and even the amethyst's designs! Although, IMO, I'd like more 'space' and less 'metal' so the stone, itself, would show up better. All in all, though: GOOD JOB! :)

[@bowlady270]

Muriel, you read my mind! Matt, happy hammering!! This is great stuff! I have a lovely pink quartz stone that my best friend gifted me and I've been looking for ideas on what to do with it. Your video is the winner!! ❤️

[@sandrajohnson9926]

I am hooked! I have dreamed of wire wrapping stones. Now I know how or have a good teacher to show me how!!

[@jeanbaker-haynes2307]

Those are great. Love your creations.

[@diane6920]

Where is Matt? Catch up on his latest antics. Live auctions where you bid on stones and beads. On KZbin on WED FRI SUN AT 7pm EST

[@mizpike1683]

Hey son 😊 if you’re going to hold it altogether with wire, maybe you could use 18 or 20. Also maybe not hammer the straight piece and use that to thread through to the top. ?? It’s a thought. I like the new ideas. Would love to be able to see the stones more though. Beautiful stones. (I thought it looked more like a Stingray! 😁 Happy Hammering! 😁 Blessings and Hugs, G’ma ❤️🙏🌀✨🤗🖖✌️

[@jonihartnett527]

Beautiful ! And love your sense of humor !!!!

[@heidijones580]

Pretty cool and easy, I did it while watching this, mine is only 22 guage wire but I'm practicing, I appreciate you posting this video, Thank You!!! Also you are very entertaining to watch and listen to, Lol, you're very funny😂

[@marybethfields1166]

Matt I love the way your mind works I really do..

[@user-lu2mq4bw3i]

I AM LITERALLY 😂🤣😭😭😭. I just found you and I am dying. Im a jeweler too and that whole process... The Jeweler’s brain 😂🤣 That was great. I love the “lets take everything we learned and apply it here”. Great technique! 🙏🏼 for sharing this pure process.... cause it’s def more real to how it goes. It ALWAYS works in your head much better 😂but you play and play and it comes! 🙌🏻 But you def onto something.

[@SD-gv6or]

That looks cool..every one you do teaches us something! Great work, nice vid.

[@cindyjames3686]

Love your music!!!!! It's fun and happy!

[@cherryishikawa687]

Your self encouragement areso inspirational, and encouraging!!!

[@Pachamama113]

💕💕🤣🤣 You crack me up! Thanks for helping me figure it out how to wrap these hard tumbled stones.

[@gwendolynwilliams7544]

WOW, I love your creativity. Your technique looks doable for AMATURE like me. Practicing with Aluminum is a good wire to practice. Will have to get all my pieces of Collected Sea Glass and start Creating. Wire wrapping is always one of a kind and so forgiving-- not meant to be perfect. Thanks so much !🙂

[@naldasafford5342]

That way is SO fun i like them all , Good job love the stone also

[@sarahdearest]

I really enjoy your videos! I literally cheered when you got the jasper wrapped. 😂

[@MattsCrazyArt]

❤

[@bextermonkey246]

That Hammered Look is Great! I used to hate the idea of aluminum,now I'm a Believer!

[@robinweiss5147]

Quite a few of your videos I have watched recently have you using an anvil and aluminum wire. Going to put these on my birthday wishlist. Especially like this technique as I really need solutions fore wrapping stones without holes!!!! I like the backs when they are squirrely vs straight!!

[@avrilcaulfield7627]

Lovely work. Thanks for this video!

[@helenclark3620]

I now have hope!!! Out of all the videos I've watched this is the best!!!!

[@MattsCrazyArt]

Yay!

[@sheriemcclelland8014]

Ty and your commentary with comedy makes tutorial memorable very nice will try this with a amythyst shard i have

[@glorywashington6826]

You rock!!!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤thanks for being so uniquely YOU🎉🎉🎉🎉😅

[@elainebates6967]

It does look nice, but I believe the gemstone must touch the skin to receive the healing benefits of each gem.

[@eloise5695]

I love them all! Thank you for the great idea!!😮❤

[@cutiel7237]

Fantastic "earthy, organic" look!!

[@Meladochi]

amazing!! alot of improvements can be made but this is such a cool design to wrap with

[@heatherw2368]

Why was the history of the anvil so funny 😂

[@jennifer4bz953]

heck yes! I'm trying this! Thanks Matt!

[@jennifer4bz953]

love, love, love the squiggley line!!!

[@katzmeow62611]

Totally awesome. A little steampunk-ish. I love the multiple jump rings. I may try staggering the rings down one side to make one side multi-stranded. Fantastic stuff you made here. ❤❤

[@KarenB]

Might be helpful to measure around the widest part of the stone then you know how wide to make your widest "arms". Very cool :)

[@momohead08]

I think it actually looks more like a stylized Dragonfly than a scorpion.

[@7436raven]

Great job Matt! I love all you work so beautiful!

[@VondaInWonderland]

I get so stressed out watching your videos. I guess it's better than having to make my own mistakes ♥

[@MattsCrazyArt]

😂😂😂 Why? I don't

[@VondaInWonderland]

@@MattsCrazyArt I think the fact that you don't get stressed, makes me more stressed. I have to make everything perfect, therefore I get very little done. You just bang things together and have your booth going making good money. I think that I'm actually stressed with myself ♥

[@purlofgreatprice1]

VonDa in Wonderland I remember in one of the first videos I watched by Matt that he talked about how the fear of failure shuts us down from doing a lot of things, including being creative. That really set me free. 😊

[@purlofgreatprice1]

I'm thinking about how to spread the zigzags out more, to be able to see the stone better.

[@VondaInWonderland]

@@purlofgreatprice1 It's so true!!! That's actually the reason that I watch him, he keeps reminding me to just get it done and don't worry about it ♥

[@juanitapearson5282]

I'm really liking this.

[@AB-kg6rk]

2nd visit for this lesson. This guy is totally creative with no hangups! Im too stuck up to use aluminum wire or combine two metals. brilliant basic design. Great stuff!

[@MattsCrazyArt]

I too have too many rules. Don't be afraid to break them or at least bend them if you're too scared to break them today

[@inthekitchen8842]

Love your free form style!

[@denisebernidino2561]

YOU ARE SO SKILLED IN YOUR ART THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BE SAFE

[@tishsmiddy71]

You over the top is why I’m here !!! 🤟🏻❤️💋

[@orna8369]

Such a helpful video! Thank you!

[@StephanieSharp2]

This is a game changer. Just the best technique I’ve ever seen for using aluminium wire. I have knocked out loads of pendants using this technique since watching this video a few weeks ago. I find this technique works the best with a flat back cabochon. I have yet to try it with sea glass, but that’s next, thanks, Matt, for the inspiration!

[@MattsCrazyArt]

Wow, that's more than I've tried it

[@diane6920]

Catch up with Matt and his latest antics. Live auction on KZbin on WED FRI SUN AT 7pm Est

[@carriewhite5417]

These are awesome! My favorite was the green stone before you redid it.

[@MegaPishoo]

i learned a looot! thank you!

[@bettyhouver1282]

Your inspiration is spot on. And I think attitude is real close to everything when doing the mixture of stuff needed for making crazy wonderful self thought up jewelry! And then perseverance added along with a lot of patience plus not taking one's self too serious are also essencials.Yep! All that effort slathered with plenty of laid back fun. Ahhh-- I love it --- making jewelry!! Thanks Matt!!!🥰😙🤩

[@janicehenry8172]

I like what I see .Tried some with round wire Family really loved them .My Daughter wears hers quite often.

[@bernadetteburgoyne8238]

I love watching your crazy videos Matt and you're so funny you always make me smile! xx

[@diane6920]

Where's Matt now? Knee deep in stones and beads in his live auctions on KZbin. WED FRI SUN AT 7pm EST

[@nancyclegg3554]

great for beginner wire wrapping thanks

[@weirdugetdatjewels6007]

Those came out really nice!

[@shelljw]

Loved it Matt. The amethyst was my favourite.

[@vickifrakes2761]

Love them all, but the brown cabochon is the prettiest.

[@dadams9158]

I do love then all. But the "grey" before the green, is a masterpiece.

[@froginhotwater4806]

Love your humour! Great tutorial 👏🏻👏🏻👍👍

[@sarahchurch2005]

I like how not boring you are !!!

[@shannonvanduyn978]

That lil tool you found in the river is kind of cool. I have no idea what it is but i got all tingly when you showed it. Please make sure if you find stuff like this to pray over it, break curses ECT. You never know who it belonged to or what it was used for!!! Have a blessed day!

[@hollylowery26]

It looks like a Mummy Wrap to me! You crack me up with all your jokes. 😊

[@lindataronfinnegan7249]

I love your sense of humor! 😂

[@QueenAbikeIdowu]

Definitely have a new subscribers! Great job Matt. I have so many raw crystals and a few tumbled ones that I use for energy and I would truly like to make some pendants or rings from my tumbled stones. Thank you!

[@csuedavison8152]

I plan to use your method on mixed-color, baked polymer clay pieces. Hope it gives me the look I’m seeing in my head. Thanks Matt.

[@Jedsbestgirl]

This is so cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@nicolarose1327]

I love this so simple thanks for sharing x

[@lswinton]

That is AWESOMEEEEE!!!!! I'm loving this!

[@shortstackcarly]

Thank you Matt!!

[@TumblingTabi]

I'd call it The Mummy. So glad I found your videos! Thanks.